personal space

noun

: the distance from another person at which one feels comfortable when talking to or being next to that other person
You are invading my personal space.

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Those boundaries can cover time, money, personal space and emotional energy. — Ashley Lynch, Charlotte Observer, 30 Oct. 2026 Boundaries cover your time, your money, your personal space and your emotional energy. — Ashley Lynch, Sacbee.com, 30 Oct. 2026 Each half-hour episode transforms a room or personal space to better serve people who dedicate their lives to helping others. — Tanya Fedak, Variety, 22 Oct. 2026 By tonight, the Moon enters Aquarius and home or personal space becomes more appealing. — Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for personal space

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“Personal space.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/personal%20space. Accessed 14 Nov. 2026.

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